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2010 Pagan/Wiccan Sabbat Dates

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The Pagan and Wiccan holidays are based upon agricultural and astronomical markers, such as solstices, equinoxes and planting/harvest dates. Some of them are the same each year, and others tend to change, based upon the earth's rotation. Do you need dates so you can plan your 2010 Sabbats in advance? Here's our listing of dates for the eight Sabbats, for both the northern and southern hemispheres.

When is Imbolc 2010?

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Check the date for Imbolc, a festival of light that honors the goddess Brighid.

When is Ostara 2010?

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Ostara is the spring equinox celebration - when does it fall in 2010?

When is Beltane 2010?

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Beltane is a spring fertility celebration - be sure to mark your calendar!

When is Litha 2010?

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Here's where you'll find dates for Litha, the summer solstice.

When is Lammas/Lughnasadh 2010?

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Lammas celebrates the early grain harvest. Find out the dates for this year's celebration.

When is Mabon 2010?

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Mabon is a time of thanksgiving that celebrates the second harvest. Find out the dates so you can plan your festivities!

When is Samhain 2010?

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Mark your calendars for Samhain, a time to honor the dead and celebrate the witch's new year.

When is Yule 2010?

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Yule marks the winter solstice. Find the dates here so you can plan your celebration.

The 2010 Pagan/Wiccan Calendar

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Need the date for something other than a Sabbat? Here's where you'll find our listing of important dates such as moon phases, anniversaries, birthdays and even local events!

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